BD53 OTR

2003 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1686 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 2 August 2021
Last recorded mileage
22,288 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 53/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Vauxhall has 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 22,288 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and recurring mechanical issues warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 11,499 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, as evidenced by 22,288 miles in Nov 2005 and 47,799 miles in Nov 2007.

Things to check

  • Jul 2019: Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened advisory.
  • Jul 2019: Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed advisory.
  • Jul 2019: Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken major failure.
  • Jul 2019: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play major failure.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 23 years, averaging 11,499 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or suspicious mileage drops.
  • Single major failure in 2019 was immediately rectified and passed retest.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good structural integrity.

Mileage history

Nov 2005: 22,288 mi PASSOct 2006: 33,572 mi PASSNov 2007: 47,799 mi FAILNov 2007: 47,820 mi PASSNov 2008: 72,749 mi PASSNov 2009: 94,156 mi PASSDec 2010: 102,742 mi PASSJul 2011: 112,902 mi PASSJul 2012: 123,349 mi FAILJul 2012: 123,349 mi PASSJul 2013: 137,588 mi FAILJul 2013: 137,588 mi PASSJul 2014: 152,419 mi FAILJul 2014: 152,419 mi PASSJul 2015: 164,025 mi PASSJul 2016: 171,476 mi FAILAug 2016: 171,491 mi PASSJul 2018: 186,916 mi PASSJul 2020: 202,014 mi PASS202k112k22kNov 2005Jul 2020

MOT test history — 16/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2005 PASS 22,288 mi None recorded
Oct 2006 PASS 33,572 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nov 2007 FAIL 47,799 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nov 2007 PASS 47,820 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 72,749 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 94,156 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 PASS 102,742 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 112,902 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2012 FAIL 123,349 mi
FAIL Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jul 2012 PASS 123,349 mi
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jul 2013 FAIL 137,588 mi
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jul 2013 PASS 137,588 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 FAIL 152,419 mi
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2014 PASS 152,419 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2015 PASS 164,025 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jul 2016 FAIL 171,476 mi
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Aug 2016 PASS 171,491 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS —
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jul 2018 PASS 186,916 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY suspension components corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2019 FAIL —
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2019 PASS —
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2020 PASS 202,014 mi
ADVISORY rear shocks weak

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